Mt. Sterling Police Dept. Chief Aaron Noel again addressed the dept.’s use of Flock cameras at August Mt. Sterling City Council meeting and dispelled misinformation he says is spreading on social …
By Tom Marshall Senior Advocate writer The Montgomery County Fiscal Court approved first reading of a one-year moratorium on data centers at its most recent meeting Aug. 18. First …
Circuit Judge David Barber filed an order expunging the criminal record of Michael Allen Dunn in three cases dating back to 1994, 2008 and 2009. The judge had previously denied the motions, but …
If you know Barry Frazier, it’s no secret he’s a history buff. Frazier has collected local history items for years from places such as eBay, Facebook Marketplace, flea markets or local yard …
Mt. Sterling's own Jordan Campbell, who serves as executive director of the Gateway Regional Arts Center, took an impulse three-hour trip last night to the Dolly Parton statue at the courthouse …
City planner Rob Selin and city engineer Collin Ray were unable to attend a planning and zoning workshop scheduled Thursday morning, which resulted in its cancellation, commissioner chairman Ray …
The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment news and communications team provides monthly Extension Exclusives in the categories of Horticulture, Agriculture …
Another round of storms that moved through Kentucky Sunday evening left thousands in the state without power. According to Emergency Management Director Greg Beam, at one point, more than 800 in …
It appears the group Progress Montgomery County has fallen short of the signatures needed to get legalized countywide alcohol sales on the November ballot, County Clerk Chris Cockrell told the …
The Inclement Weather House aka The Sterling House will be open this weekend from 12-4 due to the heat index being above 99°. If you would like to donate water, Gatorade, Liquid IV for them to take …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2026) – Today, Kentucky health officials announced that a case of measles with a high number of community exposures has been confirmed in Christian County. The individual …
Four people charged with allegedly scrapping stolen vehicles for money have asked for separate attorneys. Douglas Newman, 38; Caitlin Coots, 29: Anthony Brooks, 42; and Andrew Means, 38, all of …
The felony case against two people charged with allegedly abusing a 1 1/2-year-old child will go before a grand jury later this month. The Montgomery County Grand Jury is scheduled to convene …
Eunice Bayes Triplett Quinn discovered at a young age she had a deep appreciation for teachers. A simple act of kindness, Eunice tells the Advocate, can make a world of difference for a …
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled ramp work on Interstate 64 at Exit 110 and Exit 113 in Montgomery County. The work is part …
Nighttime flagging operations are scheduled on U.S. 421 (Leestown Road) in Fayette County and U.S. 60 (Winchester Road) in Montgomery County. Work will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly, …
Police say there were no injuries as a result of this accident, which occurred earlier today. The two vehicle accident was at the intersection of the Bypass and Maysville Road, …
A former gas station building near I-64 at 711 Maysville Road was in the process of being torn down Aug. 5. The property is currently owned by Hardy Family LLC in care of Michael Hardy, …
The Advocate has learned the state Division of Waste Management recently solicited bids for a project to deal with an abandoned landfill on Spencer Road near Whitaker Lane. The project comes …
Two people pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree criminal abuse of a child 12 or under for the alleged abuse of a 1 1/2-year-old child Monday in Montgomery County District Court. Casey …